Starting a business can be extremely challenging, and perhaps the most important concern to take care of first is where you’ll be located. Don’t look any further than the City of Alamo! With commercial property available in prime locations, our city should be your first choice. Read on to learn why. Securing the Best Land... read more

One of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in Texas has some prime commercial real estate that we’re sure will be perfect for your business! Situated in Alamo, this select property, formerly known as “Big Lucky Lotto Store”, is a second-generation gas station/convenience store. Location, Location, Location The number one rule in real estate is that location... read more

The City of Alamo wants to do what it can to help promote economic development, and one way it does this is with the help of the Alamo EDC. The EDC can help by assisting potential business owners with programs, loans and grants. One of the grants that we invite all entrepreneurs to submit a... read more

This upcoming Thanksgiving weekend is going to be a busy one. It’s the start of the holiday shopping season and Saturday, November 24th is Small Business Saturday. In 2010, Small Business Saturday was started by American Express to encourage shoppers to visit local shops and restaurants. Since its inception, it has picked up momentum across... read more

As the weather cools down, this time of year is perfect for birdwatching in Alamo. Located in the City of Alamo off of Highway 281 and Alamo Road is the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, considered the ‘jewel’ of the National Wildlife Refuge system. Some facts about the refuge: Was established in 1943 as a... read more

An industrial warehouse recently went on the market in Alamo. This can surely be just what you need for your business. This updated warehouse has all of the necessities for a company that requires: Refrigerated rooms Multiple loading docks Truck access Several office workspaces Plus, the Alamo EDC can offer your business a broad range... read more

Alamo is a flourishing city with developments in commerce and expanding companies. Are you looking to open up a business in McAllen? Businesses seeking to locate in the McAllen MSA should come and see what the City of Alamo has to offer instead! Our community is continuously growing, yet Alamo still manages to maintain a... read more

The Alamo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is gearing up for our small business workshop at our offices on September 19th. This event happens twice a year, and we really enjoy educating business owners on opportunities available to them. If you’re an aspiring small business owner in the City of Alamo and would like to learn... read more

When trying to get your business up and running, it can be difficult to get everything sorted out. The first step is coming up with a business plan. After this is, you’ll need to figure out where you’re going to locate your business along with the ins and outs that will go into running it.... read more

SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Weslaco to Help Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S Small Business Administration today announced the opening of an SBA Business Recovery Center in Weslaco to provide a wide range of services to businesses impacted by the severe storms and flooding that occurred beginning June 19.... read more